Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

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PIR JUNE 2023

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Diahn -- Did you see him??

patti -- I hope he's following the Dr's orders to heal quickly!! So by this time next week he'll be on to phase 2-- rebuilding, or 5 days from the letter?  Hoping that he heals completely and is able to complete BC AND find favor with A school for the wedding!

monwojo -- It's likely due to building maintenance or upgrades.  If I recall correctly there was a bunch of upgrades scheduled back in 2020 but then..... the world went pear shaped and they needed the spaces to "Social Distance" or sanitize one while moving "Clear" SR's to others... Then things just got wild with ROM, Quarantines and SIQ's and delayed shipping to A schools.... They may be back to working on finishing the projects that were delayed.

B'sNukeMoM -- They are so cool to see in flight!! I can't go to airshows though.  I can't watch the Stunt acts. The stress of worrying that they won't make it ruins all the fun for me and my anxiety ruins the fun for my family so I stay home and watch them fly over from a distance.  I got to see so many when I lived in San Diego.  My back yard backed to Mira Mar so Blue Angels, Top Gun, regular squadrons... I saw them all! HATED when it was transferred to the Marines though!! The Helos are LOUD and LONG!!! So much worse than the jets.

Yes, he is in Phase 2. WHat is Phase 2 of the healing process? He is definitely following Dr's orders!

Hello All!

I spoke with my SR E-2 today!! He thinks (nothing is ever sure but death & taxes) he might be graduating in July!! Tomorrow will be his 200th day in BC.

THank you all for your prayers! Please continue to pray for him (and all the other SR's).

Patti

Patti, keep encouraging him. I know 200 days seems like forever but we know of other recruits that were there alot longer. Their perseverance is well noted by their Commanders!

wonderful news patti.. awesome to have a potential grad day.. he is a great and dedicated guy..

belovedbyHim - YES!!! I watched the ceremony live and then watched it again with my husband later. He was in a few of the photos released by RTC as well!

patti -- Oh happy day!!! WOW 200 days in BC!!! I do hope when all is said and done you will stick around to help other new moms who may find themselves in similar circumstances!! You will be our expert on RCU for stress fractures for sure!!  I have no idea what Phase 2 of RCU for stress fractures entails.  You get to teach us new stuff!! You have 199 more days of information than I do!  BZ for him to keep after it!!

Diahn-- SWEET!!!! That must have felt soooo good to get to see him and to get photos too... Bonus!! I'm so happy for you!! Down to the Final Dozen!! Are you getting excited to go yet??

Diahn, I will most definitely stick around! ;)

Northwoodsmom, thank you for the encouragement. I told SR that his good behavior and perseverance will be noted.He agreed. When he went in to BC, I told him (in front of his recruiter), not to make eye contact, don't volunteer,speak only when spoken to, and lastly DON'T VOLUNTEER ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION! He has survived this far! :)

Patti - wow - 200 days in and still going. What a strong young man he must be! I know it must be stressful for you as well - but his perseverance will pay off!

belovedbyHim - Definitely getting excited! It was so great to see him looking so sharp - made my anxiety levels drop for the first time since February! I’ll get another chance to see him at this week’s PIR and then 7 days later get to hug him! Can’t wait!

B’sNukeMom - I love a good air show! My Dad was AF and we got to see a lot of them through the years. (He was a private pilot, not an AF pilot.) My husband and kids and I lived in DC for a couple of years and went to the air shows at Joint Base Andrews - one year was Thunderbirds, the next was Blue Angels. So awesome to watch!

patti -- HAHAHA!!!! My Sailor told me that NAVY stood for Never Again Volunteer Yourself!!  (Of course he has also re-enlisted twice so now I'm wondering if that Mensa IQ score was correct or if he's really just a slow learner!!  Kidding... He wanted to go career because he didn't like school (too much busy work... Guess what most of his work in the Navy has been...)) and he figured He'd "retire" at less than 40 and then have a second career! and be set for life at 65!

Ha!Ha! Never Again Volunteer Yourself! Now THAT'S funny! 

my sailor uses that one regularly lol.. one of the first acronyms he learned

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PIR JUNE 2023

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Be sure to RSVP for Sarge's Meet N Greet.  It's held on the Thursday night before PIR.  Here's the link:  

Sarge's Meet N Greet

Patti - Sorry to hear about your son's setback, but congrats on the new rank! Continued prayers for you both.

Diahn - Congrats to your sailor!

Good Morning Everyone!!

Patti - All the best to your SR as he keeps pushing forward. Our prayers for him and for you. 

I just want to remind everyone that if you have a new sailor, or have been to PIR, you may come join us in the Beyond BC group.

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PIR JUNE 2023

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PIR APRIL 2023

All June PIR dates have now been added to the PIR group. 

Please note that June 15th is a THURSDAY PIR.

Look how cute this is!  A fellow Navy mom crocheted this for baby Oliver!!!  I love it ;-D  Go Pack Go!  17 days until his due date!

Good Evening Everyone!

Please join me in welcoming Jennie to our group!!

If I have missed welcoming any new members, please come by the comment wall here and say a hello. This is the best place to post your questions, share your concerns or share updates.

B'sNukeMom - That is such a cute blanket!! 

belovedbyHim, My son says that you may volunteer when you join the Navy, but from then on, until you leave the Navy, you are voluntold. :)

ellen0502 -- Delightful to see you still around.  Yep... My Sailor has been Volentold many times.  Usually because I suggest that he do something when he's got me on speaker and his "Shipmates" overhear and they decide that Yep... He should do that thing and they'll let command know his Mom agrees!!  It took a time or two but now I ask if I'm on speaker!!

belovedbyHim - That is funny!!

ellen0502 - It is so good to hear from you!! I hope that things are going well for you and the family!! 

Jennie - Welcome to our BC moms group!  When you get a chance, will you let us know where you are in the process?  My son graduated BC Nov 2021.  But this group was SO HELPFUL to me that I decided to hang around and pay it forward whenever I can.

Jennie - Welcome to the Navy! I hope it's a great experience for your sailor and your family.

B'sNukeMom - Love the blanket! Go Pack indeed!

Good Morning Everyone!!

Hi MomofJoseph!! 

We have another member to welcome newkmomma! 

For our new members, yes, please come say hello. The more questions you ask, the more we chat and get to know everyone. My sailor has been in for almost 6 years now and is in the process of transitioning out of the Navy, but I will still be hanging around as well. 

Whether your loved one is still deciding on BC, in the DEP program, getting ready to leave very soon, or already at BC this is the place to come learning as much as you can and grow stronger yourself. I like to tell people, this is our training ground. 

If your loved one is still waiting to leave for BC, make sure they are exercising and working on their run every day. If they need swimming and floating experience, see about talking to their recruiter and find out if there is a way they can get some practice in at a local indoor pool, if there is one available. 

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

PIR JUNE 2023

PIR MAY 2023

PIR APRIL 2023

Welcome Jennie and newkmomma!  Glad to have you in the group!

ellen0502, gosh it's been a long time. Love the voluntold comment, I have to send it to my son. Nice hearing from you!

I must second what Chipmunk said. This is where it all started for me. At first I was very timid and quiet but read all the post. A little afraid to post anything mainly because I didn't want everyone to know what kind of a basket case I was. This became my lifeline to a grueling 3 years so far. Chipmunk, belovedbyHim, partofseven and a few others took me under their wing and made sure I made it. Like belovedbyHim would always say "we haven't lost a Mom to boot camp yet, and we aren't going to start with you". As you all learn to be more confident and trusting please fire away, remember no question is a stupid question. Believe me I asked some pretty goofy ones myself. 

You will build amazing friendships here that will carry you forward to the next group Beyond. I went through this journey during Covid when everything was turned upside down and I can honestly say that experience brought us closer as a group. We al understand what you all are going through but knowing your not alone is so comforting. My son has been in over 3 years now, I haven't experienced a deployment yet but I know when I do these compassionate knowledgeable Ladies will walk me through whatever is ahead. 

Prayers for all your recruits and fir you new Navy Moms, it is a incredible journey!!!

 B'sNukeMoM - love the blanket!  And I might be dating myself with this comment, but when I was in college, one of my closest friends was Sterling Sharpe.  (When he was being recruited, I asked him where he wanted to play, and he said, "I have no preference -- as long as it isn't cold!"  LOL)

That's awesome, MomofJoseph! We love Sterling Sharpe up here in Packerland. Still so sad that his career was cut short. Are you still in touch with him?

joe-mom - Sadly, no.  We graduated in '88, and the last time I talked to him was right before I got engaged in 1995.

It IS sad that his career got cut short.  I can't even imagine how good he would have been.  (I loved when Shannon got inducted into the Hall of Fame, he said, "I'm the only player in the Hall of Fame who is the second best player in my own family.")

MomofJoseph -- Well, For what it's worth we Loved having Shannon here in Denver!! Back when they had a team that actually PLAYED football.  (They seem to have forgotten that a game last 4 full Quarters!! not 10 minutes her or there....)  Maybe this year, they'll not stink up the west!!

When you Ladies mention Sharpe, I got a sickening feeling because I remember my niece dating a Packer with a similar name. Thank the Lord my husband remembered it was Darren Sharper and not Sterling Sharpe. Two very different Packers. Sterling Sharpe was amazing and I remember they pass in the end zone from Farve. Them teaming up together brought a lot of special moments for us Packer fans.

Today's PIR happening live right now.  425 brand new Sailors!

Here's the link:

LIVE PIR APRIL 28, 2023

Chipmunk, Family is good! My son, a Navy "lifer," is now stationed on a Carrier and loving it, except for the constant noise coming from the flight deck, which can be 24/7. LOL

He is currently in the process of making the jump from enlisted to commissioned officer. One of his CO's told him he "has" to go commissioned not WO. Another voluntold moment. Lots of studying, etc on my son's horizon.

ellen0502 - I am glad that your son is enjoying his carrier. One benefit of Officer is the retirement pay is higher, so if you are going to be a "lifer" it is worth it. My DIL is looking into that option as well. 

Ellen.... what are the odds of getting someone to tell that to MY sailor?? He's more than able but he has a bit of a lazy streak!!

July PIR group is posted.  Here's the link:

JULY 2023 PIR

Good Morning Everyone!! Have a wonderful weekend!

Please join me in welcoming Rebecca to our group!